Lesson 15 -The Family Life Of The
Disciple
The
Art of Discipline
Main Text: 1
Samuel 2:12-18
Memory Verse: Prov. 13:24
Introduction
Discipline has been defined as the practice of
training people to obey rules and orders, and punishing them if they do not.
The bible clearly indicates that discipline is an integral part of Christian
parenting. If it is well understood and properly applied it can set children on
the path of godly behaviour.
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Love for the child must always be motive
for discipline (not anger, disappointment or embarrassment)
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Love for the child must be exhibited in
the 4” A”s: Acceptance, Approval, Affection and Authority
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The child must be made to understand
there is consequence (punishment) for acts of disobedient and rewards for acts
of obedience
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Consequences of disobedience may include
confrontation, withdrawal of privileges, disciplinary action, the rod.
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Rewards for obedience: praise,
affirmation, privileges, gifts, bigger opportunities.
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When discipline is motivated by love,
the parent is careful, how, when, where and why the corrective action is
applied.
Points for discussion
1. Why
are consequences of lack of discipline in the home?
2. In
what ways can we reward a child for acts of obedience?
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